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by Ron Kurtus
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Topic |
Title |
Country |
| Resources | Suggested resource | USA |
| Avoid Failing | Wants to pass a tough class | USA |
| Purpose of Homework | Hope you get an "A" | USA |
| Reasons Students Get Poor Grades | Son is struggling with numbers in school | South Africa |
| Reasons Students Get Poor Grades | Permission for research | Philippines |
| General | How to study | Nigeria |
| Health | Wants an overview of health for essay | Nigeria |
| General | Work hard but getting poor grades | USA |
| Reasons to Seek Good Grades | Motivations for good grades | USA |
| General | How can I do well in my exams? | Ghana |
Suggested resource
Topic: Resources
Question
November 10, 2020
Every student needs the right study skills to succeed in school. So why does it seem that so many students lack the basic skills needed to study effectively? Even with dozens of "comprehensive" guides, I frequently find myself responding to common challenges from our students. In response to the most common bits of advice we end up sharing, we compiled this basics guide: https://www.premiernursingacademy.org/resources/study-skills
How to Study: A Guide for College and Adult Learners provides 7 of the most critical tips for studying, along with practical applications for each piece of advice. This guide differs from others in its brevity. We've found that most students simply need reminders of what they already know, so that's what we've created -- a simple guide to help students get back on track and remember the skills and resources available to them.
I think that there are many more students that can benefit from a basics guide like this. Please let me know if you can help make this information more accessible to your online community by sharing the link above on your Good Grades Resources web page
Thank you,
Myla Valencia
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
PremierNursingAcademy.org
Myla - USA
29724
Answer
Thanks for the resource. I added a link at: Grades Resources.
Best wishes for success in your work.
Wants to pass a tough class
Topic: Avoid Failing
Question
October 21, 2019
I need help! I am 68-years-old and for some unknown reason decide to go back to the university and a Post-Master’s degree in Geriatrics and one of the courses is Advance Practice Pharmacotherapeutics. I am struggling - there is so much material and very difficult. I need an 80 yo pass the course and at te moment I have a 75.2 average. How can I better study and retain the material? Please help!
Marlene - USA
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Congratulations on going back to school and seeking an advanced degree, especially in something like Advance Practice Pharmacotherapeutics. It can be tough for young students as well as those who are older like yourself.
It is good that you are looking around for some help in getting through the class.
Certainly, you need to take notes in class and to organize your work and time. Setting aside a certain amount of time to study with no interruptions can help.
Also not that teachers of give hints about what is important and will be in the tests.
If you can, try to get some pointers from your professor about things you are having trouble understanding. Perhaps seek a mentor or some assistance.
Showing that you really want to do well in the class can help.
Best wishes for success in learning the material and in getting a passing grade in this class.
Hope you get an "A"
Topic: Purpose of Homework
Question
October 4, 2019
WOw, I hope this throws my teacher off. I'm using this as an essay subject.
Najai - USA
29208
Answer
I hope you get an "A" in your essay.
Son is struggling with numbers in school
Topic: Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
Question
May 3, 2019
my son is doing grade 2 he is eighty years old he is olways strugling to pass at school am worried about it he is not good in counting numbers
Phelelani - South Africa
29024
Answer
It is good that you are helping and giving him encouragement.
You might let him try out Counting Games for Kids on your computer. The practice can be fun for him and get him more interested in the subject. There are other similar websites to help young students practice.
I hope this helps. Best wishes for your son's success in school.
Permission for research
Topic: Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
Question
November 10, 2018
Good morning;
I will ask permission to the author for my research as my RRL
Who is the author of this?
I hope this message, will be reply
faisal - Philippines
28784
Answer
You have permission to cite this material provided you include a link to the page.
The author is Ron Kurtus.
Best wishes for success in your research project.
How to study
Topic: General
Question
September 11, 2017
how to study
Patrick - Nigeria
28227
Answer
Your teacher will usually give you instructions of what to study. How to study means you read the material and try to understand it. Also, it is a good idea to take notes during class to use as a reference when you study, as well as when you take a test.
See Taking Notes in Class, as well as other lessons in the Good Grades section.
Wants an overview of health for essay
Topic: Health
Question
February 22, 2017
Write on the overview of health
Dorathy - Nigeria
27901
Answer
See What is Physical Health? to get some ideas for your essay.
Work hard but getting poor grades
Topic: General
Question
February 1, 2017
I always work hard in school but I have a d- in math an f in science and a c- in geography I'm in 6th grade and I work a hard a a do in ela and I have an A+ in the why am I having a harder time in the rest of the claess
abby - USA
27853
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The fact that you are working hard and scored high in the English Language Arts (ELA) test means that you have the potential of being a top student. However, you must be doing something wrong to get the low grades.
Are you doing your homework? Are you good in taking tests? Some students know the material but are not good in taking tests. See Be Good at Taking Tests for some hints.
Also, you might ask your teachers if they can give you some pointers on how you can do better in their classes. It is not easy to do that, but you might get some good pointers. Also, it shows the teacher that you want to get better grades.
Look at some of the other Good Grades lessons for other ways to improve.
Best wishes on getting top grades. I know you can do it!
Motivations for good grades
Topic: Reasons to Seek Good Grades
Question
January 20, 2017
I understand that many students are motivated in their school work to make their parents happy or prevent them from being angry but this is entirely external motivation. Nothing about this is motivation from inside the student. Nothing about this is visionary and external motivation is not necessarily a useful skill to have is it relies entirely on environmental factors. For these, I don't believe you should promote this type of motivation.
Carter - USA
27816
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Reasons to Seek Good Grades not only states that one external motivation is to please the parents, but it also gives internal motivations of satisfaction from proving yourself and being able to get into college.
How can I do well in my exams?
Topic: General
Question
November 27, 2016
how can i get good grades in my exams?
cudjoe - Ghana
27508
Answer
Of course, you need to understand the subject you are studying. It is good to take notes in class to help you study for the exam. Also, teachers often give hints on what will be on the tests, so you should be aware of that.
Read our lessons on preparing for tests and exams, starting with Be good at Taking Tests.
Best wishes in your studies and in taking exams. I am sure you will be successful.
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